Cybersecurity Analyst, Senior - FAA

Position: Cybersecurity Analyst, Senior - FAA

Function: Cybersecurity

Location: Remote

Remote Work Option: Yes

Salary Range: $100- $140k

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise on their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes in a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This position will lead cybersecurity efforts for FAA’s scheduling and staffing systems, ensuring compliance and robust security across cloud-based and on-premise systems. This role supports the Resource Optimization Division (ALA-100) in maintaining the integrity and security of critical tools like the AVS Workforce Plan and associated staffing models.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 15+ equivalent years of experience in government cybersecurity management.  Specific experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is required.  A master’s degree or Ph.D. may count for additional years of experience.

Essential Job Functions

Individuals will assist in the efficient and effective operation of the program office; the individual’s activities include but are not limited to:

• Working knowledge / experience with FAA cybersecurity group (ACG), cyber engineering and Independent Risk Assessment Team (IRAT) groups
• Support creation of, and ensure approval for, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assess and Authorize (A&A) Process for development and sustainment projects to support FAA’s ATO processes.
• Coordinate all Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) security scans with FAA IT (AIT) and Information Services (AIS)
• Update, track and triage remediation of residual vulnerabilities cited as Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in FAA SMART-R system
• Maintain accurate system inventories within FAA tools
• Liaise with FAA System Security Officers and Domain SMEs to ensure compliance with security requirements

·       Address CVE / IAVM / FISMA data calls / advisories on behalf of the System Owner and disposition remediation to SMEs

·       Conduct Security Impact Assessments (SIA) and audits on proposed configuration changes presented to the CCB

• Liaise with COTS vendor to improve security configuration / posture of workforce planning application
• Provide recommendations for improving the FAA’s IT security architecture.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Math, Operations Research, or Finance. 

Master’s degree a plus.

Skills Required

·       High-level of proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and other MS Office Products

·       Strong analytical background and excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       Extensive experience with FAA & DOT cybersecurity and A&A methodologies /processes

·       Deep hands-on experience of vulnerability and compliance scanning tools

·        cybersecurity frameworks

·       Extensive hands-on experience with US Federal Government Agencies commensurate with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP / Cloud Service Providers and NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53

·       Active cybersecurity professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred.

Skills Desired

·       Knowledge of FAA NAS systems, investment analysis, solution development & implementation

·       Experience managing client relationships

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law